Marco Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal, hailing it as first step toward peace

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• Since March, Israeli strikes have killed more than 4,000 people in Lebanon, whilst at least 37 Israeli soldiers have died during the fighting in Lebanon and northern Israel.

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• The negotiations were separate from the interim agreement reached last week between the U.S. and Iran.

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• Israel's priority is to secure the total disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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• The group has maintained that it is only required by previous agreements and UN resolutions to disarm in the area south of the Litani River, near Lebanon’s border with Israel.

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• Israel invaded Lebanon and has expanded its control.

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• Lebanon pursued direct negotiations with Israel after the latest conflict began, while Hezbollah was not a participant in the talks.

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• 28, when Israel and the U.S. launched their war on Iran. “Israel will maintain its security zone along the Yellow Line in Lebanon until the day when Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations in Lebanon are disarmed and no longer pose a threat to the territory of the State of Israel from Lebanon,” officials said.

  according to Washington Examiner

• An Israeli official, speaking on condition of anonymity, confirmed that direct negotiations with Lebanon involve the eventual redeployment of Israeli forces once southern Lebanon is cleared of Hezbollah infrastructure and the group has disarmed.

  according to Euronews English — Home

• Hassan Fadlallah, a member of Hezbollah’s parliamentary bloc, reiterated the group’s stance on Beirut-based pan-Arab Al-Mayadeen TV that it rejects Lebanon’s direct negotiations with Israel and that it will not give up its weapons.

  according to The Hindu — International

• Framework deal begins with Israeli withdrawal from 2 pilot areas in southern Lebanon: Lebanese embassy.

  according to Anadolu Agency

• However, analysts note that Hezbollah is highly unlikely to accept any national disarmament plan.

  according to Euronews English — Home

• The U.S. State Department said the framework establishes a process for dismantling Hezbollah and for Lebanon to regain territory that was taken by Israeli forces as they battled the militant group.

  according to The Hindu — International

• Previous ceasefire agreements between Israel and Hezbollah were announced during the conflict but were never fully implemented.

  according to Washington Examiner

• Measures include gradual, comprehensive Israeli withdrawal from all Lebanese territory, full respect for Lebanon’s sovereignty, says embassy in US

  according to Anadolu Agency

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• And we think it’s going to be solid.” Mr. Moawad said the framework “is a first step on the road to restoring Lebanese sovereignty and…

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• Hezbollah is out.

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• Lebanon pursued direct negotiations with Israel after the latest conflict began, while Hezbollah was not a participant in the talks.

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• Israel's priority is to secure the total disarmament of the Iran-backed Hezbollah.

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• Israel invaded Lebanon and has expanded its control.

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